Little River Assisted Living in Miami, FL

Little River Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

Information last verified:

7731 North West 4Th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 72 reviews
5 stars
47
4 stars
9
3 stars
6
2 stars
3
1 stars
7

Overall Review of Little River Assisted Living

common 22 reviews mention this

Caring staff and professional support

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and professional.

Across many reviews, families say the staff shows up with a friendly, welcoming attitude and treats residents well. Multiple reviewers describe nursing staff and administration as professional and attentive, including keeping family members informed about treatment and condition. Several also mention staff helping with day-to-day support, like therapy to help residents stay mobile. A few reviewers are unhappy with the responsiveness or quality of care in specific situations, but the dominant theme is consistently caring, professional support.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food is a frequent bright spot

Food quality is a consistent positive in resident and family mentions.

Several reviews specifically call out meals as a strength, describing the food as delicious and well-received. In at least a couple cases, family members say residents are eating better or seem happier around mealtimes. Reviews also tie the meal experience to accommodating dietary needs and planning thoughtful options.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep get mixed mentions

Cleanliness and odors come up both positively and negatively.

Some families say the facility feels well-maintained and clean, and a few note things like no bed sores and overall good condition. Others report strong negative impressions during visits, including smells associated with old conditions. Because both types of feedback appear, prospective residents may want to view the space in person and ask how maintenance and odor concerns are handled.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication can be difficult

Families mention communication hurdles when contacting residents.

A couple of reviews describe trouble reaching residents by phone, including call routing through an operator or floor. One review also mentions issues with staff language and slow response when help was needed. If clear communication is a priority, these reviews suggest asking directly about how calls are handled and how quickly staff respond.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Hospice support is discussed

Residents and families mention hospice care support.

At least two reviewers describe using hospice services while a loved one was at the community. One review connects hospice-at-home needs with the care experience, while another recounts a family’s hospice-related stay. Together, the feedback suggests the community is used when hospice support is part of the care plan.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 14 resident community capacity 14 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Miami International (7 miles away) Miami International (7 miles away)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (16 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (16 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mandolin Aegean Bistro (2.2 miles)
  • Amara At Paraiso (2.9 miles)
  • Wynwood Brewing Company (3.2 miles)
  • Coyo Taco (3.2 miles)
  • Wynwood Art Walk (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.3 miles)
  • Joia Beach (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Earlington Heights Metrorail Station (2.9 miles)
  • Tri-Rail Metrorail Transfer (3.5 miles)
  • Brightline Miami (4.6 miles)
  • Brightline MiamiCentral (4.6 miles)
  • Bus Station (4.8 miles)
  • Miami Intermodal Center (4.8 miles)
  • MDT Metrorail - Government Center Station (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Veterans Administration Hospital Miami (3.9 miles)
  • University Of Miami Hospital (4 miles)
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Margaret Pace Park (3.8 miles)
  • Babcock Park (4.4 miles)
  • Bayfront Park (5.3 miles)
  • North Shore Open Space Park (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • University Of Miami Doctors Office (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Gesu Catholic Church (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Casa Tua Cucina (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Nauti Grind Cafe (5.8 miles)
  • La Estacion Cafe (5.9 miles)

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